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49ers Edge Rams in Overtime After McVay’s Fourth-and-1 Gamble Fails

Sean McVay later said he did not consider a field goal to tie the game.

Oct 2, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Oct 2, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • San Francisco won 26-23 on Thursday night after stopping Kyren Williams on fourth-and-1 at the 49ers’ 11-yard line with about 3:40 left in overtime.
  • McVay called the play a “bad call by me,” criticized his own play selection, and said he was “sick” about putting players in a difficult spot.
  • He acknowledged in hindsight he wished he had kicked the 29-yard field goal, stating that tying the game was not a consideration in the moment.
  • Los Angeles piled up nearly 400 passing yards while Williams had 65 rushing yards before overtime, underscoring the contrast with the short-yardage run call.
  • Rams miscues loomed large with fumbles by Blake Corum and Williams, a blocked extra point, and a missed field goal, as Matthew Stafford voiced support for the decision to go for the win in a game with NFC West implications.